[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 140 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2007-E2008]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF VARDA AND ARNOLD WENDROFF FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO 
      THE BAYONNE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER ON ITS 45TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 9, 1997

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to an 
outstanding family, Varda and Arnold Wendroff, who together through 
their tireless efforts and altruism have devoted 20 years to the 
workings of the Jewish Community Center in Bayonne. This year the 
Center will be honoring the Wendroffs at the 45th Annual Sustaining 
Dinner Dance on October 9, 1997 at the Jewish Community Center in 
Bayonne, NJ.
  The Jewish Community Center has been a gathering place for the entire 
Bayonne community for the last 45 years. The excellent nonsectarian 
programs are sought after by community members of all ages--2 to 102--
for nursery classes, youth basketball, concerts, lectures, a nutritious 
lunch program for the elderly, services for children with special 
needs, summer camp, children's summer theater workshop, and an adult 
peer learning program.
  Varda Wendroff is the immediate past president of the Bayonne Jewish 
Community Center where she demonstrated skill, generosity, and good 
humor throughout her successful term. She has chaired the membership, 
nursery school, and Holocaust remembrance committees. Varda currently 
serves as president of the Bayonne Jewish Community Council. In her 
professional life, Varda teaches German, French and ESL at Bayonne High 
School. She was recognized with the Governor's Award for Excellence in 
Teaching and named in ``Who's Who Among American Teachers.''
  Arnold Wendroff is vice president of the Bayonne Jewish Community 
Center and chairperson of the Personnel Committee. Arnold had served as 
chairperson of the Drama Committee and has received the Nathan Secunda 
Award for dedication and devotion. Professionally, Arnold is a second 
vice president of Chase Manhattan Bank, where he has worked for 33 
years. He was the recipient of the prestigious Excalibur Award given to 
outstanding Chase employees.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing the outstanding work 
of the Bayonne Jewish Community Center and the Wendroffs, who are being 
honored at its Annual Sustaining Dinner. This exceptional family has 
shown the diligent and unselfish work which exemplifies the qualities 
of caring citizens working to better their community. It is an honor to 
have such outstanding community leaders residing in my district.

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